Back in 2016, Riana Agatha Pangindian was still a 19 year-old pageant newbie who joined Bb. Pilipinas mainly for the experience. And what a journey she fondly relishes from that stint. An inclusion in the Top 15 was almost unexpected – given that she had to battle with the likes of Maxine Medina, Kylie Verzosa, Nicole Cordoves, Jennifer Hammond, Nichole Manalo and Joanna Eden who went home with the crowns. But she was actually part of that essential cut.
Instead of pushing herself into joining more beauty contests after that experience, Riana opted to finish her studies first. She graduated June of last year and took the board exams. She is now licensed to teach Biological Science. Her plan is to return to pageantry one more time before she finally focuses on becoming a full-time Educator. Her personal advocacy is actually inspired by her profession:
“I would like to focus on the importance of mentorship to the next generation. Growing up, I have been exposed to this process until I ventured to the field of education up to now that I am already a Professional Teacher. I learned that this is a key method to exponential wholistic growth of a person, whether young or old. So if we can invest on our current and future teachers – by supporting them emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually – it could help inspire and rekindle their joy and passion to teach with love and have respect for one another, moreso to the students they encounter.
This might be a huge undertaking, and I know I can’t do it on my own. So for now I’m starting small by mentoring younger women in my community which I believe is vital in their journey to adulthood. In all of these I know that I’m not alone because I have a God who is able to do far more than what I can think.”
I would really like to see the much-improved version of Riana in the coming months. And it’s looking like we can all see her return. As to which national pageant, let’s just wait and see.
I will support this pretty Riana because she is gracious lady with a big heart and comes from a God fearing family . Go Go Riana ❤
@5’5”? Sayang kasi pinay-looking and her last name is pinoy. If only she was a little taller.
@ Girlaloo I am fairly certain Demi Leigh Nel-Peters is 5’5″. 🙂
Alam niyo kung sino’ng obssessed sa height?
The Japanese.
Tell SMA to send a TALL rep to MI 2020 and I can anticipate another “coronita”, at the very least. 🙂
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Tingnan mo ang Courts sa MI. More often than not, there is one STATUESQUE “finalista”.
In any case, I STILL say this teacher will fare best at MPE. Besides, what better advocacy for her students than environmentalism.
Not at all, I just woke up
@ Norman ‘Ayyyyy…… Good morning, Mr. Tinio. 🙂
If for MUP, you must be at least 5’8″
5’5″ is not bad but you should be beautiful and intelligent like Olivia Culpo to be in the top 10 at MU.
She can try other pageants for minor titles.
@ miss tissa I thought the minimum was 5’6″. So, “with shoes”, that registers 5’8″.
Olivia Culpo is 5’6″ when she won MU against our 5’8″ Janine Tugonon.
Complimentary speaking, her “tan skin-toned color” along with her gorgeous facial features is perfect for “outdoor” swimsuit photo-shoots because it looks healthy and natural.
I cringe with sarcasm when I see bleached-white-skinned Filipina beauties with black hair dawn swimsuits in beach and outdoor photo shoots. It is obvious they are not fond of the sun for whatever reason. Philippines is an Island nation with a tropical climate. It
honestly makes them look awkward, unhealthy and forced. Stay indoors ladies…please!
But ladies like Sandra Lemonon and Riana? They got it goin’ on. Work it ladies!
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Two thumbs up.
Unlimited potential!
She’s ok….5’5 is not too tall. She was ok with that Q&A but she panicked.
@ Ver Let us not forget Sarah Rose Summers, Miss Universe USA 2018. She finished two college degrees and very proud of her height 5′ 5″ and eventually represented her country to the Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Thailand. She ended up top 20 Finalist where Catriona Gray crowned as Miss Universe 2018.
@bellona…..true. I just noticed that in most pageants they favored a much taller delegates. But yes, this girl is beautiful and has the potential!
Some people always believe being tall, beautiful and smart has advantage to win in the pageant. I disagree with that, Olivia Culpo is not tall 5′ 6″ but she is Miss Universe 2012. Let us not underestimate the ability of not so tall women. Miss Universe Indonesia 2019 Frederika Alexis Cull is only 5′ 5″ and yet ended up Top 10 Finalist.
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Her “grassroots development” approach suggests Elemental Queen – MPE, for me.
Honestly, she is gorgeous, talented and passionate about her advocacy. I believe her qualifications and height of 5′ 5″ , she is definitely the best representative to the either in Miss Universe, Miss International or Miss World pageant. Good luck to you Ma’am!
You have got to be kidding! Jonas and Shamcey will not allow this prettybutnotMissUniversepretty to be their first Miss Philippines Universe. Enough said.